at National Youth Advocate Program in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Juvenile Justice Mental Health Liaison
Location: Rockford, IL
Position Summary:
We are hiring for a full-time, Mental Health Liaison for our Mental Health Juvenile Justice (MHJJ) Program. Working in alignment with the program supervisor Director of Clinical Services and Clinical Supervisor. To be successful in this role, the MHJJ Liaison utilizes the mental health screening tools and comprehensive assessment to assess the client’s needs for mental health treatment and then works collaboratively with the individual youth, his/her family, the youth’s integrated health home, and referring individuals from either the Illinois Juvenile Court System, probation, school or community, to link the youth and family with any necessary community-based mental health and social services. This position provides timely completion of mental health evaluation and assessment data to help determine appropriate services needed.Responsibilities:
The MHJJ Mental Health Liaison will perform duties including, but not limited to:+ Actively supports, represents, and extends the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
+ Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
+ To strengthen and increase community partnerships with linkages among courts, probation, child protective agencies and detention, schools, and other community-based services.
+ Facilitate the identification, screening, referral, and case monitoring of at-risk youth who are identified as having a mental illness, including post-traumatic stress reactions? or services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
+ Build collaborative relationships with the local juvenile court, probation, school, and community to provide training and technical assistance in understanding the potential mental health needs of youth in their system.
+ Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based assessment and treatment plans to ensure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
+ Utilize the MHJJ referral screening form to determine if a mental health assessment is necessary.
+ Report the number of referrals from each referral source and report data to the DHS/DMH quarterly the Clinical Supervisor or designee.
+ Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
+ Knowledge and experience of psychiatric diagnosis and recognizing signs/symptoms of psychiatric illness and substance-related diagnoses.
+ Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
+ Actively participates in the weekly clinical supervision process, team meetings, and professional development activities.
+ ravels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
+ Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
+ Completes all required training in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Human Services with a valid professional license.
+ Master degree in Social Work or Human Service is preferred, with a valid professional state license (LSW, LPC)
+ 2 years of work experience working with youth and families in a community and a home-based setting with case management experience is strongly preferred.
+ Experience working in social services, juvenile or probation files with knowledge of the court system.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service, and organizational skills.
+ Ability to relate therapeutically to customers, and display cultural sensitivity and a strong sense of empathy.
+ Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
+ Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
+ Ability to organize data, plan, provide written and very feedback, and utilize electronic health systems.
+ Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks.
+ Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
+ Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
+ Valid driver’s license
+ Reliable personal transportation
+ Good driving record
+ Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU, please apply today!
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Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.
Working At NYAP
+ Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
+ 22 days off each year
+ 11 paid holidays per year
+ Student loan repayment assistance
+ Tuition assistance
+ Friday Summer hours
+ Work anniversary trips
+ Mileage reimbursement
+ Peace Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Qualifications
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account